Vasquez’s Alaska Trip Under Fire | Santa Fe News

Congressman Gabe Vasquez is under fire for posting social media photos of meeting constituents in Hobbs while secretly on an all-expenses-paid Alaska backpacking trip—funded by a Democratic donor and a group opposing oil and gas development. His team defends the practice as standard Capitol Hill strategy, arguing posts don’t claim to be “live” and are meant to manage content volume. Critics, including his Republican opponent, accuse him of misleading New Mexicans and failing to represent their interests, especially after he voted against expanding energy development in Alaska’s wildlife refuge—while simultaneously posting scenic trip photos during an oil and gas lease sale in that same area. His office insists such trips and scheduling are common and that digital audiences don’t expect real-time updates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/17c532b89cd5be23